Li Xia (1871–1938)
What is Li Xia’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 79 auction results for Li Xia at 10 houses since 2004. Over the last 24 months the median price was $1,425 including buyer’s premium (middle half $679–$1,926, n=5). The auction record is $747,915 for Five Pines (2014, Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖)). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Five Pines | 水墨纸本 | $747,915 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Dec 2014 |
| 2 | 松石图, 1754年作 | 设色纸本 | $135,782 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Oct 2015 |
| 3 | 牡丹湖石图, 1747年作 | 设色纸本 | $73,590 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Jun 2014 |
| 4 | 行书七言诗轴 | Hanging scroll | $49,883 | Poly Auction Hong Kong (保利香港拍賣) | Apr 2013 |
| 5 | Taichi at Wulao Guan, 1926 | Ink and colour on paper | $17,724 | Guangdong Chongzheng Auction | Jul 2021 |
| 6 | 长寿富贵 | 设色纸本 | $6,888 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Sep 2009 |
| 7 | Pipa Xing | 设色纸本 | $5,402 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | May 2018 |
| 8 | 舞剑图 | 设色纸本 | $5,388 | Beijing Poly International Auction (北京保利国际拍卖) | Nov 2021 |
| 9 | Reading on a Summer Day; Child Scratching an Itch, 1925 | Ink and colour on paper | $1,958 | Bonhams | Aug 2025 |
| 10 | 人物故事 （四幅） | 屏轴 | $1,926 | Duoyunxuan Auction (上海朵云轩拍卖) | Jul 2025 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 13 | $5,388 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $6,888 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 79 results from 10 houses · How we compute these figures
Li Xia is a Chinese artist with 132 auction lots recorded since 1999, median price $2,676. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Li Xia is recorded as sold in 2025 for $8,828; whether the price includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Li Xia on OpeningBid →What is a Li Xia work worth?
Across 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Xia work is $2,676.
The median Li Xia work on paper sells for $5,478 across 16 lots.
The median Li Xia painting sells for $529 across 5 lots.
The median Li Xia photograph sells for $475 across 2 lots.
Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 7 | $529‡ | $2,246‡ | 71.4% | 2026-07-20 |
| Works on Paper | 16 | $5,478‡ | $747,915 | — | 2025-08-20 |
| Photography | 2 | $475 | $475 | — | 2024-06-29 |
| Masterpieces (top of market) | 3 | $135,782‡ | $747,915 | — | 2015-10-25 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Price by size
Works on Paper
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| large (over 120 cm) | 9 | $4,703–$36,573‡ | $18,492‡ | $747,915 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Works on Paper | 2014 | $747,915 |
| Works on Paper | 2013 | $95,558‡ |
| Paintings | 2014 | $2,246‡ |
| Paintings | 2026 | $679 |
| Photography | 2024 | $475 |
‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Li Xia worth?
Across 79 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Li Xia work is $2,676. The median Li Xia work on paper sells for $5,478 across 16 lots. The median Li Xia painting sells for $529 across 5 lots. The median Li Xia photograph sells for $475 across 2 lots. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is the average price of a Li Xia work on paper?
Based on 16 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Li Xia work on paper is $5,478. Some prices are not yet basis-verified (premium-inclusive or hammer).
What is Li Xia's most expensive work on paper?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Li Xia work on paper is $747,915.
What is Li Xia's auction record?
Li Xia's auction record is $747,915, set in 2014.
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